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· Constructing ENERGY STAR qualified homes that are both accessible and affordable, and requiring that all housing funded by the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development be ENERGY STAR qualified.
· Conducting a study to compare the utility costs of ENERGY STAR qualified and non-ENERGY STAR qualified homes, which found that ENERGY STAR qualified homes use 57% less electricity and save homeowners 45% on electricity bills.
· Proclaiming October ENERGY STAR Awareness Month as designated by the Mayor of Topeka.
· Conducting public outreach and education activities on energy efficiency.
· Providing contractor education about energy efficiency measures.